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Music Schools in North Carolina

126 Music students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Music is the 51st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Music Majors in North Carolina

Music majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 88
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a music major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 56.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.1%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Music Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 28,930 people employed in jobs related to a music degree, compared to 1,213,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Music Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a music grad in the state is $48,920, compared to a typical salary of $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in North Carolina that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

In their early career, UNC Greensboro grads earn an average salary of $36,963. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 76% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,070 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at UNCSA. 80% of students get financical aid. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,603 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#4

Duke University

Durham
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. An average student at Duke will pay a net price of $32,459. 92% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Salem College

Winston-Salem
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
636 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,551 after earning their degree at this institution. 59% of the teachers are full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. This public school has an average net price of $12,469.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid. In their early career, Appalachian State grads earn an average salary of $38,958. This public school has an average net price of $13,989.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,078 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The 8.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

Music Careers in NC

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Music Directors and Composers 17% $39,180
Musicians and Singers 16% $0
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 11% $61,060
High School Teachers 8% $46,760
Sound Engineering Technicians 4% $41,420

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to music.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Fine & Studio Arts 60
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 30
Drama & Theater Arts 26
Design & Applied Arts 22
Dance 10

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